Allen Dick mentioned " the longer brood rearing that takes place in styro hives..." Is this documented somewhere? I have a few styro hives. I've never heard the brood period is longer in styro and have never noticed it to be so. Then again, I've never examined or timed it either. If so, how much longer? Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::